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地質 (ちしつ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N2 Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Meanings 1
noun
geological features ; geology (of an area)
Refers to the physical character and composition of the ground or rock in a specific area, often used in geography, civil engineering, and environmental contexts.
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A geological survey confirmed the presence of a fault.
Kanji 質 substance, quality, matter Similar words 地ち 形けい 地形 refers to the shape and features of the land surface (topography), while 地質 refers to the underlying rock and soil composition.
地ち 層そう 地層 specifically means a stratum or layer of rock/soil; 地質 is the broader character of the ground.
Etymology Compound of 地 (chi, 'earth, ground') and 質 (shitsu, 'quality, nature'). The reading is on'yomi.
